key Ram 3500 2014 Workshop Manual

the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice,
mud, dirt or other obstruction, and then cycle the igni-
tion. If the message continues to appear, see an autho-
rized dealer.
IfPARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED
appears in the EVIC, see your authorized dealer.
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap
and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not
scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could dam-
age the sensors.
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
NOTE:
• Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud,
dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense® system oper-
ating properly. •
Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of ParkSense® .
• When you turn ParkSense® off, the instrument cluster
will display PARKSENSE OFF. Furthermore, once
you turn ParkSense® off, it remains off until you turn
it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key.
• When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE
position and ParkSense® is turned off, the instrument
cluster will display PARKSENSE OFF message for as
long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
• ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the
radio when it is sounding a tone.
• Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care
not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not
be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the system not working
properly. The ParkSense® system might not detect an
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Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
IfPARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS
or PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SEN-
SORS appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) make sure the outer surface and the
underside of the rear fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/
bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other
obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message
continues to appear see an authorized dealer.
If the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE-
QUIRED message appears in the EVIC, see an autho-
rized dealer.
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap
and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not
scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could dam-
age the sensors.
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
NOTE:
• Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow,
ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense®
system operating properly.
• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of ParkSense®.
• When you turn Front or Rear ParkSense® off, the
instrument cluster will display “FRONT PARKSENSE
OFF” or “REAR PARKSENSE OFF.” Furthermore,
once you turn Front or Rear ParkSense® off, it remains
off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the
ignition key.
• When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE
position and Front or Rear ParkSense® is turned off,
the instrument cluster will display FRONT
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Turning ParkView® On Or Off —
With Uconnect® 5.0
1. Turn the Radio on.
2. Touch the “Settings” button.
3. Touch the “Safety & Assistance” soft-key.
4. Touch the check box soft key next to “Parkview®Backup Camera” to enable/disable.
NOTE: A check mark will appear in the selection box to
indicate the system is turned ON.
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Uconnect®
8.4A/8.4AN
1. Touch the “Controls” soft-key located on the bottom of the Uconnect® display.
2. Touch the “Settings” soft-key. 3. Touch the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key.
4. Touch the “Parkview Backup camera” soft-key to turn
the ParkView® system ON or OFF.
NOTE: A check mark will appear in the selection box to
indicate the system is turned ON.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
The overhead console is located on the headliner above
the review mirror. The overhead console contains the
following features:
• Courtesy/Reading Lights
• Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped
• Power Sliding Rear Window Switch — If Equipped
• Universal Garage Door Opener — If Equipped
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Courtesy/Reading Lights
Both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger
compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a
door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the
courtesy light position (full right position), or when the
UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are also
operated individually as reading lights by pressing on
the corresponding lens.
Overhead Console
Front Courtesy/Reading Lights
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead
console between the courtesy/reading lights.
WARNING!
•Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the
Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of
a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particu-
larly unattended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the power
sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are also properly secured.
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Power Sunroof Switch
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Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)
The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature.
For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC
The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to
approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets can provide
power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the
standard “cigar lighter” plug. The 12 Volt power outlets
have a cap attached to the outlet indicating “12V DC,”
together with either a key symbol or a battery symbol.
A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the
ON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to provide
power. The battery symbol indicates that the outlet is
connected to the battery, and can provide power at all
times.
NOTE:To ensure proper operation, a MOPAR® knob
and element must be used.
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•Rear of the center console storage compartment —
Quad Cab® or Crew Cab.The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supply power
when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC positions.
All accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be
removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to
protect the battery against discharge.
Power Outlet — Rear Center Console
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There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side
bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel
housings. Place wooden boards across the box from side
to side to create separate load compartments in the
pickup box.
There are four tie-down cleats bolted to the lower sides of
the pickup box that can sustain loads up to 1000 lbs
(450 kg) total.
Cargo Camera — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cargo Camera
that allows you to see a image of the inside of the pickup
box. The image will be displayed in the Uconnect®
screen.
A display timer is initiated when the cargo camera image
is displayed. The image will continue to be displayed
until the display timer exceeds 10 seconds and the vehicle
speed is above 8 mph (13 km/h) or the image is deacti-
vated by touching the Uconnect® display.NOTE:
If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph
(13 km/h), the cargo camera image will be displayed
continuously until deactivated by touching the
Uconnect® display.
The Cargo Camera is located in the bottom center area of
the center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL).
NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds
up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water,
and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off — With
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN
1. Press the “Controls” soft-key located on the bottom of the Uconnect® display.
2. Press the “Cargo Camera” soft-key to turn the Cargo Camera system ON.
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NOTE:The Cargo Camera image may be deactivated by
touching the Uconnect® display. The previous selected
screen will appear.
RAMBOX® — IF EQUIPPED
The RamBox® system is an integrated pickup box stor-
age and cargo management system consisting of three
features:
• Integrated box side storage bins
• Cargo extender/divider
• Bed rail tie-down system
RamBox® Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the pickup
box. The cargo storage bins provide watertight, lockable,
illuminated storage for up to 150 lbs (68 kg) for 1500
series vehicles or 300 lbs (136 kg) for 2500 and 3500 series
vehicles of evenly distributed cargo.
Cargo Camera Soft-Key
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CAUTION!
Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time could
cause the vehicle battery to discharge. If the lid is
required to stay open for extended periods of time, it is
recommended that the bin lights be turned off manu-
ally using the on/off switch.
Cargo bins feature two removable drain plugs (to allow
water to drain from bins). To remove plug, pull up on the
edge. To install push plug downward into drain hole.
NOTE:Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo
dividers and shelf supports. These accessories (in addi-
tion to other RamBox® accessories) are available from
MOPAR®.
Locking And Unlocking RamBox®
Press and release the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to lock and unlock all doors, the tailgate and the RamBox® (if equipped). Refer to “Remote Key-
less Entry” for further details.The RamBox® storage bins
can be locked using the vehicle key. To lock and unlock
the storage bin, insert the key into the keyhole on the
pushbutton and turn clockwise to lock or counterclock-
wise to unlock. Always return the key to the upright
(vertical) position before removing the key from the
pushbutton.
CAUTION!
•
Ensure cargo bin lids are closed and latched before
moving or driving vehicle.
• Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should be
minimized to prevent damage to the lid and
latching/hinging mechanisms.
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